Correctional Officer I
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Posted 2/13/2023 by Nicole Stotelmyer
nicole.stotelmyer@maryland.gov
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Posted by
Nicole Stotelmyer
nicole.stotelmyer@maryland.gov
2/13/2023
Correctional Officer I
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Job Description
A Correctional Officer I is the entry-level position of custody, security, and supervision of adult inmates confined in a correctional facility. Employees in this classification receive close supervision and do not supervise other correctional officers. Correctional officers are assigned to morning, evening, night, or rotating shifts and are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. POSITION DUTIES ● Attends an entrance level training program certified by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. ● Attends firearms training. ● Learns specific duties on various security posts through on-the-job training. ● Maintains control of inmates while escorting individuals or groups within the prison. ● Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post. ● Conducts inspections and searches of inmates and inmate access and work areas for drugs, weapons, and other unauthorized materials. ● Enforces rules of conduct among inmates and learns when to prepare reports of infractions. ● Operates manual and electronic locking systems. ● Subdues and restrains inmates during fights, riots and escape attempts. ● When standing an armed post, learns how to determine the need for the use of firearms and uses them when necessary. ● Assists in the search for escapees, their capture and return to the institution. ● Assists in maintaining the custody of inmates during transport to other institutions or court appearances. ● Drives motor vehicles when transporting inmates, making outside security rounds, searching for escapees and related activities. ● May search visitors for contraband. ● May place inmates in handcuffs, restraining belts, and leg irons. ● Performs other related duties. Career Opportunities and Possibilities ● Canine Unit (K9) ● Special Operations Group (SOG) ● Tactical unit ● Intelligence Unit ● Home Detention Unit ● CO Environmental Officer ● Commitment Unit ● Academy Instructor ● In-Service Instructor ● Range Instructor ● Transportation Instructor ● Contraband Interdiction Team (CIT) ● Additional career opportunities throughout DPSCS (Finance, HR, IT, Parole & Probation, Case Management etc.)
Qualifications
21 years of age, US Citizen and High School Diploma?GED
Pay range
Additional Compensation and Benefits
- Health
- Vision
- 401K
- Paid Holidays
- Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Other
Related PDFs / Documents
How to Apply
Must Apply online at DPSCSCareers.com
Location
14100 McMullen Hwy SW, Cumberland, MD, 21502